Israel substitute Omer Golan was hailed “King of England” after routing the Russians 2-1 in Tel Aviv with a last-ditch goal.

And the man who put the Three Lions back in the frame for a starring role in next year’s Euro finals hopes to swap his modest lifestyle for a life of luxury in the UK.

The 25-year-old beanpole striker reportedly earns just £25,000 a year – the equivalent of what £7million England captain John Terry, 26, earns in a day.

And while the Chelsea chief owns a fleet of luxury cars – including Bentleys and swish Range Rovers – the closest Golan has come to a lavish footballer’s lifestyle is the £50,000 Mercedes awarded to him by BetFred.com owner Fred Done for defeating the Russians at the weekend.

Golan, who plays for Israeli minnows Maccabi Petah Tikva, is now hoping to capitalise on his new status by moving from the Israeli Premier League to the English game.

Several English teams are said to be interested in signing the forward, including Sheffield United, who were first interested in taking him on in January 2006.

A club source said: “He would be welcomed with open arms if he decided to move to an English club.”

England fans are even calling on the striker to be knighted.

And if he signs a big money deal, Golan hopes to swap his flat in industrial town Petah Tikva for a lavish country mansion like Terry’s five-bedroom home.

His luxury pad, a mile from Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey, is reportedly worth around £2million.

An Israel team source said: “The English have a lot to thank Omer for. They were dead in the water until he rescued their Euro Championship chances.

“But we can’t pay the stupid wages out here that you do over there.

“He’s a good player and, now that he’s jumped into the English consciousness, I think we’ll lose him to an English club.”